Are the Olympics important in your Country?

The seem to not be in other countries no excitment at all. In Canada theres huge excitment for Vancouver for obvious reasons. But even when they were in China in 08 people still were excited. I never hear about them ever watching american TV. So do people care about them where you live.

Well, me being in Canada there is huge excitement... My city is actually holding a city party down by the river when the torch passes though ^^Ringx55

Yeah the torch is coming through my twon next month. I might go

Most here in the states couldn't care less. The winter Olympics is the only one I care about at all.

I always assumed that the Olympics were important to every country but I've never really watched it when it comes on. I'd hate to watch it, the Olympics happen only once every 4 years.

I think they are a little overrated. They should be about bringing friendly competition to nations around the world and allowing people to meet and experience each other's cultures. Instead they turn into a nationalistic chest thumping contest. Wish they would change it so that's less the case.

Being a hockey fan in the US I can say that I, and other hockey fans I talked too are pretty psyched about it. I know the US is going to have to work hard to be competitive against the teams that Canada, Russia, and Sweden are going to put up, but I'm feeling pretty optimistic. Our defense is going to be solid, and Ryan Miller may be second only to Brodeur, when it comes to goaltending. I'm just worried we won't have enough offense.

Theres always alot of intrest in figure skating here in the US. Downhill skiing and speed skating seem to be popular too. I just don't think many Americans actually look forward too it. Its just something else to watch on TV for the most part though.

Think of who you're asking and now picture their response... I bet that most of these guys don't like the Olympics because they don't like much sports. I, for one, love the Olympics.cpo335

I'm from the States, and honestly, I don't see too many people around here who really care about the Olympics. I sure don't, though I do like to watch the hockey games during the Winter Olympics.LZ71

I enjoy watching the little sports for two weeks every two years. In Canada the coverage is pretty much 24/7 so you get to see lots of events and stuff that does not even have Canada in it. I love the Olympics

[QUOTE="LZ71"]I'm from the States, and honestly, I don't see too many people around here who really care about the Olympics. I sure don't, though I do like to watch the hockey games during the Winter Olympics.cpo335

[QUOTE="cpo335"][QUOTE="LZ71"]I'm from the States, and honestly, I don't see too many people around here who really care about the Olympics. I sure don't, though I do like to watch the hockey games during the Winter Olympics.LZ71

[QUOTE="LZ71"]I'm from the States, and honestly, I don't see too many people around here who really care about the Olympics. I sure don't, though I do like to watch the hockey games during the Winter Olympics.cpo335

I'm from the U.S. so no, they're absolutely not a big deal here. In fact, here in the states people campaign AGAINST the Olympics. I personally don't get any enjoyment from watching them, but I really would have liked to see the games come to my hometown in 2012, it would have been an experience. They're better off going to Rio, though, at least they'll appreciate it.

[QUOTE="cpo335"][QUOTE="LZ71"]I'm from the States, and honestly, I don't see too many people around here who really care about the Olympics. I sure don't, though I do like to watch the hockey games during the Winter Olympics.Democratik

I'd say quite important, and we are hosting the 2012 games.

[QUOTE="cpo335"][QUOTE="LZ71"]I'm from the States, and honestly, I don't see too many people around here who really care about the Olympics. I sure don't, though I do like to watch the hockey games during the Winter Olympics.Democratik

i love the olympics and i live in the USA, so yea its pretty big

Yes but we're absolutely **** at the events

[QUOTE="Democratik"][QUOTE="cpo335"] The US has horrible taste in sports, except baseball. Soccer, track, boxing are all epic and they all seem to be non-US exclusive.LZ71

lol yes, i live in London so yeah :P

However, it's less of a team sport than Football, and is more focused on individual accomplishment. Still technically a team sport, but you don't require as much of a team effort to win as you do in many other team sports.

Lockedge

Addressing your edit:

Baseball is as much of a team sport as football, or any other. Sure, a superstar could hit a home run, or a pitcher get a crucial strikeout, but without all 9 players, you won't get far. Each is essential to his team, and if you don't believe me, try it. Coach a team with 8 or less players, and tell me how it turns out.

Well, me being in Canada there is huge excitement... My city is actually holding a city party down by the river when the torch passes though ^^Ringx55

[QUOTE="Lockedge"]However, it's less of a team sport than Football, and is more focused on individual accomplishment. Still technically a team sport, but you don't require as much of a team effort to win as you do in many other team sports.

LZ71

Addressing your edit:

Baseball is as much of a team sport as football, or any other. Sure, a superstar could hit a home run, or a pitcher get a crucial strikeout, but without all 9 players, you won't get far. Each is essential to his team, and if you don't believe me, try it. Coach a team with 8 or less players, and tell me how it turns out.

[QUOTE="LZ71"]

[QUOTE="Lockedge"]However, it's less of a team sport than Football, and is more focused on individual accomplishment. Still technically a team sport, but you don't require as much of a team effort to win as you do in many other team sports.

Lockedge

Addressing your edit:

Baseball is as much of a team sport as football, or any other. Sure, a superstar could hit a home run, or a pitcher get a crucial strikeout, but without all 9 players, you won't get far. Each is essential to his team, and if you don't believe me, try it. Coach a team with 8 or less players, and tell me how it turns out.

[QUOTE="Democratik"][QUOTE="LZ71"] Are you kidding me? Baseball is one of the most mental games out there. Hell, most of the game is thinking about what to do next.LZ71

1) Not interested in football because they played soccer as a child, and hated getting crap from footballers

2) Trying to seem anti-american(this includes americans trying to show off)

3) Are from Europe (mostly the UK) and dont know ANYTHING about the sport. they think its just guys in helmets running around in between plays.

It should be said that most of the people i talk to in Europe dont have a big problem with the sport, but when I talk to the British all I get is hate.

Now, there are people who are legitimately not into football, and thats fine.but these people typically give it the credit it deserves. I believe if baseball was as popular as football, you could replace all the anti football rhetoric with baseball ones.

[QUOTE="Lockedge"][QUOTE="LZ71"]

Addressing your edit:

Baseball is as much of a team sport as football, or any other. Sure, a superstar could hit a home run, or a pitcher get a crucial strikeout, but without all 9 players, you won't get far. Each is essential to his team, and if you don't believe me, try it. Coach a team with 8 or less players, and tell me how it turns out.

LZ71

Hah, no worries. I tend to support pretty much all sports(I usually have fun defending NASCAR, among other sports) and stating my half-educated opinion on them. :P

Lockedge